cosmetic
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Although reducing visible belly fat may appeal to patients for cosmetic reasons, researchers emphasize that the potential medical benefits could be more important.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Consumer-goods manufacturers, including Avon Products and Johnson & Johnson, have turned to bankruptcy court in recent years to deal with an avalanche of lawsuits alleging that cosmetic talc caused cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“The Swan” was not a singular occurrence, then, but part of an era hawking cosmetic improvement, whether surgical or noninvasive, as the key to succeeding at life.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
"It's not just a cosmetic operation where you have body confidence benefits, you might also be able to do activities and exercise more. There's also the potential impact on back and neck issues," says Hawkins.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Fiona placed each case back into the cosmetic tray, one by one.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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The Swiss maker of ingredients for the foods and cosmetics industries reported an 8.6% increase in quarterly like-for-like sales, which compares with consensus expectations of 4.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Arnest, a Russian maker of perfume, cosmetics, and household products, also bought the Russian business of U.K. consumer-goods group Unilever in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Israeli settlements mainly export agricultural products, as well as wine, Dead Sea cosmetics and industrial products.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The list also reaches into the everyday commerce that binds the two economies, including cheese, seafood and cosmetics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The dress code at my school forbade cosmetics.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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